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Criticism on Atkins' vote went too far

The Lowell Sun

Updated:
07/13/2017 10:43:54 AM EDT

I was a little disappointed in The Sunday Sun's political column July 9. It seemed to me that the writer attempted to shame Rep. Cory Atkins for her vote on the Cawley Stadium vote. While I do not agree with Atkins on any of her policies and would never vote for her, it is obvious she voted with the courage of her convictions.

The fact that she did not vote the party line is offensive to other politicians, but it is refreshing to me. While she may be a tree-hugging liberal, the attacks by members of her own Democrat Party are much more disturbing. The savaging of their colleague is reprehensible. That is what is wrong with this state: If you don't go along to get along you are ostrasized.

The fact is the status quo needs to go! I urge everyone to vote in new people that are not afraid to speak and follow the courage of their convictions. Wake up and make a difference in your own life.

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